Harry and the Wrinklies (TV series)

For the book, see Harry and the Wrinklies.
Harry and the Wrinklies
Genre Children's drama
Written by Alan Temperley
Directed by Andrew Morgan
Starring Nick Robinson
Country of origin United Kingdom
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 3
No. of episodes 19
Production
Running time 25 mins
Production company(s) STV
Broadcast
Original channel ITV Network (CITV)
Original run 11 May 2000 – 12 December 2002

Harry and the Wrinklies is a British children's drama series based on a novel of the same name by Alan Temperley. It was produced for three series by STV and aired on CITV from 11 May 2000 to 12 December 2002. The show starred Nick Robinson as the title role.

Synopsis

When Harry's parents die on holiday, he is adopted by his aunts. These aunts run an old folks' home where every inhabitant is a retired criminal or scam artist, and these "Wrinklies," in a new twist on the Robin Hood tale, routinely commit various crimes in order to donate large sums of money to charity. The Wrinklies' archenemies were a corrupt judge Percy Beastly Priestly and his monstrous fianceeLavina McScrew AKA Gestapo Lil. Harry has a dog called Tangle.

In the second series, Lil brings along her niece Katie to spy on the wrinklies and to befriend Harry. In the third and final series, Percy invites his brother Piggy to help out with his and Lil's scheming plans while Percy is in prison.

Cast

Episode Guide

Series 1

# Title Original Air Date
1"Part 1"11 May 2000
Part 1 of 4. When Harry Barton is sent to live with his elderly great aunts, he discovers that they rob banks in order to give money to the poor.
2"Part 2"18 May 2000
Part 2 of 4. Harry is in for shock when he discovers that Lavinia McScrew is teaching at his new school.
3"Part 3"25 May 2000
Part 3 of 4. When Harry is caught and sent to an institution, it's down to the wrinklies to rescue him.
4"Part 4"1 June 2000
Part 4 of 4. The Wrinklies' plan to raid Percy's house is foiled, but after celebrating Harry's birthday they are ready to plan another robbery.

Series 2

(Originally Broadcast: 4 May to May 15 May 2001)

Series 3

(Originally Broadcast: 24 October to 12 December 2002 on ITV)

By the start of Series 3 Percy Priestly is in Prison and his brother Mr Piggy stays with Lil McScrew to try to get the better of the Wrinklies.

NOTE: Since its original broadcast, Series 1 has not been repeated since. Series 2 and 3 have been repeated on and off occasions since February 2007 on the CITV channel. Series 1 has been repeated on STV Glasgow in December 2014.

Merchandise

Harry and The Wrinklies - VHS (1999)
Harry and The Wrinklies - Book - Written By Alan Temperley (1997)
Harry and The Treasure Of Eddie Carver - Book - Written By Alan Temperley

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